Tow-starting (emergency starting)

transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission must not be started by tow-starting. This could otherwise damage the transmission.

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    Displaying service messages
      Switch on the ignition.   Press or on the steering wheel to select the Serv. menu.   Press or to select the ASSYST PLUS submenu and press to confirm. The service due d ...

    Hiding a service message
    •► Press the or button on the steering wheel. ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on th ...